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The Boston Celtics (21-33, 12-15 home) host the New York Knicks (10-45, 3-24 away) on Wednesday night at TD Garden (7:30 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for:
GAME PREVIEW (via STATS LLC)Isaiah Thomas is fitting in rather well with the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics (20-31, 8-16 away) visit the Sacramento Kings (18-34, 11-17 home) on Friday night at Sleep Train Arena (10 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for:
GAME PREVIEW (via STATS LLC)Success has followed George Karl everywhere in the NBA, and the Kings hope that trend continues in Sacramento.

Few things are as enjoyable as watching new Celtics acquisitions attempt to determine their new jersey numbers. With so many retired digits, Boston players sometimes have to get creative with their choices.

The Boston Celtics thrust themselves into the frenetic final minutes of the 2015 NBA trade deadline, acquiring point guard Isaiah Thomas from the Phoenix Suns and dealing Tayshaun Prince to the Detroit Pistons, the Pistons announced Thursday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- When the Boston Celtics reconvened in Phoenix in advance of last year's trade deadline, coach Brad Stevens seemed particularly firm in his belief that the team's roster would remain intact.